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Fiji ambassador defends Rabuka’s Trump meeting amid ‘fake photo’ claims by opposition

Critics have noted that in many official photos, US President Trump and First Lady Melania appear in nearly identical poses, including during a UN leaders’ reception with Prime Minister Albanese.

US report criticises Australia for failing to protect migrant workers and international students

The report commended Canberra’s “serious and sustained efforts,” highlighting that in 2024 authorities initiated 200 investigations, prosecuted 66 alleged traffickers, and secured 60 convictions – a dramatic increase from the previous year.

Case registered against Khalistani Gurpatwant Singh Pannun over alleged AUD 2m reward to stop PM Modi’s flag hoisting

NIA stated that Pannun’s actions were aimed at disrupting India’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and national security while spreading disaffection among Sikhs.

Australia and India join Israel and Muslim nations in Trump’s daring plan for Palestinian statehood

Warning Hamas against rejection, US President Donald Trump pledged that “Israel would have my full backing to do what you would have to do.”

Indian-origin scientist Mansi Kasliwal becomes first woman to lead America’s Palomar Observatory

Born in Indore, India, Kasliwal moved to the United States at age 15 and completed her undergraduate studies in applied and engineering physics at Cornell University.

From hateful graffiti to AI memes, Indian diaspora faces rising tide of prejudice and racism

The growing hostility is also seeping into the political discourse, further deepening divisions.

You’re likely not as immune to scams as you think – here’s why

Most of these scams were enabled by technology, with scammers contacting their victims either online or on the phone.

New Zealand says ‘no’ to Palestine recognition while Hamas remains in Gaza

“With a war raging, Hamas remaining the de facto government of Gaza, and no clarity on next steps, too many questions remain about the future State of Palestine for it to be prudent for New Zealand to announce recognition at this time.”

Why time in books doesn’t tick like a clock

Writers bend and fracture time in their stories, creating structures that feel closer to the workings of memory than to the ticking of a clock.

Harjinder Singh’s deadly Florida crash forces Trump to put brakes on “dangerous” foreign truck drivers

California, where illegal immigrant Harjinder Singh was granted a CDL despite failing both an English test and a traffic sign assessment, was singled out as the worst offender with more than a quarter of non-domiciled CDLs reviewed in the state had been improperly issued.

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Indian-origin journalist Harjinder Singh Basiala awarded King’s Service Medal for Punjabi community media work

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon also congratulated Basiala in an official letter, acknowledging his longstanding commitment to the community.

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan extends free public transport, slashes fares to half

Under the plan, free trains, trams and buses — originally due to end in April — will now continue until June 1. From that date, fares will be reduced by 50 per cent through to the end of 2026.

PM Modi says opposition “let Indian women down” after quota bill fails in Parliament

The constitutional amendment fell short of the required two-thirds majority, with 298 MPs voting in favour and 230 against, marking a rare legislative setback for the government.
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